Muscle Weakness Affecting Eyes
Question 1: I have paralysis of the 7th cranial nerve causing the left side of my face, neck, and shoulder to be paralyzed. Bulbar Polio was the cause. Could this be affecting the vision in my left eye?
Question 2: I also have eye problems from polio when I was one. My left eye has always had a problem, I call it a "wandering eye". My eye muscles are weak. Now, my right eye is getting weak as well and my vision has changed.
Dr. Bruno’s Response: Polio can affect the muscles that move the eyes and eyelids.
This article may help you and your ophthalmologist: Abnormal Eye Movements and PPS.
You can find more in the Index of the Encyclopedia of Polio and PPS under the topic of Muscle Weakness.